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Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community - Title III - Economic and social provisions - Chapter 10 - Commercial policy - Article 71

The powers of the governments of Member States in matters of commercial policy shall not be affected by this Treaty, save as otherwise provided therein.

The powers conferred on the Community by this Treaty in matters of commercial policy towards third countries may not exceed those accorded to Member States under international agreements to which they are parties, subject to the provisions of Article 75.

The governments of Member States shall afford each other such mutual assistance as is necessary to implement measures recognized by the Commission as being in accordance with this Treaty and with existing international agreements. The Commission is empowered to propose to the Member States concerned the methods by which this mutual assistance may be provided.